Home Pest Control
Pest Control for Residential Homes in Singapore
Pests can enter your home in various ways. Some pests are flexible and tiny enough to squeeze through cracks and crevices, while some pests may attach themselves to a host. Regardless of how they invade, we know that a pest infestation at home can lead to serious health and safety threats to your loved ones.
Homeowners tend to treat an infestation with home remedies or DIY methods with over-the-shelf solutions as these may seem more economical than hiring professional pest control. Although this may seem to get rid of pests on the surface, it does not deal with the root cause of the infestation. This may even result in alleviation of the pest infestation and worsen the situation.
Ultimately, it is more practical to engage a pest control specialist with knowledge and expertise to protect your residential homes against a pest infestation. Not only will they be able to identify the pest problem and recommend a suitable treatment, but they are also able to share tips to prevent pests from invading your home.
Call Bingo Pest to schedule a pest inspection for your home today.
Common Household Pests
Regardless of the type of pest infesting your home, the presence of a pest infestation can also affect your property value. Besides, some pests are carriers of diseases while some can cause substantial damage to your home. Therefore, it is important to take action against a pest issue at home before it escalates into a serious problem. Here are some common household pests that you can find in Singapore:
Termites
Mosquitoes
Rodents
Ants
Lizards
Cockroaches
Flies
Bed Bugs
Booklice
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How often should we disinfect a place?Regular cleaning helps to reduce pathogens including bacteria, viruses and fungi on commonly-shared surfaces. This helps to reduce the risk of transmission from surfaces including keyboards, door knobs and switches. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out cleaning daily to get rid of contaminants that may land on the surfaces. Besides cleaning, you may consider a professional sanitisation and disinfection misting treatment to thoroughly cleanse your property. This may be done as one-off service or regularly based on your needs.
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How do i disinfect a house with COVID-19 exposure?Household bleach and alcohol (70% to 90%) can be used for surface disinfection. You should first wipe down the surfaces with water and detergent to remove any traces of dirt before carrying out the disinfection. In addition to surface disinfection, a professionally-conducted disinfection misting service can help to get rid of viruses lingering in the air. This treatment is suitable to be carried out not only for residential homes but also ideal for businesses with COVID-19 exposure.
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What is the price of a professional disinfection service?The cost of disinfection services may vary depending on several factors such as the scope of work, size of your property and frequency of treatment. It may also cost more to disinfect premises with confirmed COVID-19 cases as there are more prerequisites to the service including the need to don full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to carry out the service.
